steved - May 8, 2019 3:00 am Date Climbed: Apr 9, 2019
From Wasdale Campsite
Part of a route that included Kirk Fell, Pillar, Little Scoat Fell, Red Pike and Yewbarrow
MikeLJ - Feb 2, 2019 8:05 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 1985
My first trip to the Lakes
Climbed in thick cloud with Ian and Sue.
BigLee - Feb 17, 2014 10:14 am Date Climbed: Feb 16, 2014
Via Central Gully
Via Central Gully
rgg - May 29, 2012 12:46 pm Date Climbed: May 23, 2012
Hot and sunny
From a distance, Great Gable already looked impressive, but descending from Kirk Fell, I very much wondered how a hiking trail could lead me up there.
Earlier, I had met several people who assured me that I wouldn't even have to scramble, but even from close by, I couldn't make out the upper part of the route to the summit plateau and the terrain looked steep. I felt a bit tired already, and it was the middle of the afternoon on a hot day, but nevertheless I decided to start up the clear path on the scree, trusting that the trail would show itself when I got higher.
It did. Above the scree, the route reached a big boulder field, and was marked by cairns. It also was a lot less steep than what it had looked like earlier on. Before I knew it, I reached the summit plateau.
markhallam - Aug 7, 2011 8:21 am Date Climbed: May 5, 2008
With Jake the Dog
Did a long day with Jake, 5 year old golden retriever, over Great & Green Gables then round and up Scafell Pike before long descent back to Borrowdale. Jake didn't like the rocks on top of Scafell and got very hot - aided by the odd stream we found. But he was so tired at the end, I nearly had to cock his leg for him.
Attila the Hun - Aug 11, 2010 5:42 am Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2010
as part of Borrowdale Fell Race
a long slog up from Sty head as part of the above race.
AndyWhaley - Jul 30, 2010 4:19 pm Date Climbed: May 31, 2010
Eagles Nest Gully
Climbed via Eagles Nest Gully in excellent weather. Went onto Kirk Fell & Pillar. Great day out.
Climbed this one a few times by various routes depending on the group. One fond memory is on a very windy day having one guy quite literally picked up and thrown down the path, quite spectacular
Climbed it from Sty Head and Beck Head. Done the climbers traverse, threaded the Needle. Classic mountain experiences...
J Fox - Jun 26, 2007 11:09 am Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007
From Honister Pass
My wife, 8 month old son, and 10 year old dog all made it to the summit. We had a nice scramble up parts of the Northwest buttress and descended via Green Gable.
Route Climbed: Grey Crag, Green Gable & Great Gable. Date Climbed: 16th July 2000
After going way over the top with a series of Ghyll scrambles I emerged onto the shoulder of Grey Crag totally soaked. From here a traverse over Green Gable was made and then a contoured path around the back of Great Gable was followed until we came across the rock playground. The scramble to the summit was a bit OTT and in hindsite I put myself into possitions I shouldn't have.
All in in all having returned home in one peice on a glorious day I couldn't complain.
Route Climbed: Scramble up a gully near the Needle Date Climbed: 30th November 2005
A very nasty day in that visability was down to 100ft,rain and snow did not help, and carrying a rack and rope for a climb that never looked on due to conditions being bad when we left the car,ever the optimist we thought we had a 50/50 chance it would blow over,it didnt!!! Still,it's all about character building on days like that! fine area,better luck next time....
Route Climbed: Sphinx Ridge Date Climbed: September 2002
A great day out with an old friend not seen for about 20yrs. Considering he taught Alan Hinkes to climb I guess I've missed out a bit! Done lots of other routes over the years, some scambles from the Needle, others walks from Wasdale and Honistor pass.
steved - May 8, 2019 3:00 am Date Climbed: Apr 9, 2019
From Wasdale CampsitePart of a route that included Kirk Fell, Pillar, Little Scoat Fell, Red Pike and Yewbarrow
MikeLJ - Feb 2, 2019 8:05 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 1985
My first trip to the LakesClimbed in thick cloud with Ian and Sue.
BigLee - Feb 17, 2014 10:14 am Date Climbed: Feb 16, 2014
Via Central GullyVia Central Gully
rgg - May 29, 2012 12:46 pm Date Climbed: May 23, 2012
Hot and sunnyFrom a distance, Great Gable already looked impressive, but descending from Kirk Fell, I very much wondered how a hiking trail could lead me up there.
Earlier, I had met several people who assured me that I wouldn't even have to scramble, but even from close by, I couldn't make out the upper part of the route to the summit plateau and the terrain looked steep. I felt a bit tired already, and it was the middle of the afternoon on a hot day, but nevertheless I decided to start up the clear path on the scree, trusting that the trail would show itself when I got higher.
It did. Above the scree, the route reached a big boulder field, and was marked by cairns. It also was a lot less steep than what it had looked like earlier on. Before I knew it, I reached the summit plateau.
markhallam - Aug 7, 2011 8:21 am Date Climbed: May 5, 2008
With Jake the DogDid a long day with Jake, 5 year old golden retriever, over Great & Green Gables then round and up Scafell Pike before long descent back to Borrowdale. Jake didn't like the rocks on top of Scafell and got very hot - aided by the odd stream we found. But he was so tired at the end, I nearly had to cock his leg for him.
Attila the Hun - Aug 11, 2010 5:42 am Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2010
as part of Borrowdale Fell Racea long slog up from Sty head as part of the above race.
AndyWhaley - Jul 30, 2010 4:19 pm Date Climbed: May 31, 2010
Eagles Nest GullyClimbed via Eagles Nest Gully in excellent weather. Went onto Kirk Fell & Pillar. Great day out.
Simnel - Mar 3, 2010 12:55 pm
Lots of timesHiked scrambled and rock climbed lots of wonderful routes. One of my favourite mountains.
Andy_Hornung - Jul 19, 2008 5:36 am Date Climbed: Feb 19, 2010
A great day offGreat winter's day with superb views of Scafell group from the summit
Also on July 28 1982, en route frm Buttermere to Esk Hause, part of a week long backpacking tour of the lakes.
mountainmanmark - Jan 26, 2008 2:56 pm
MemoriesClimbed this one a few times by various routes depending on the group. One fond memory is on a very windy day having one guy quite literally picked up and thrown down the path, quite spectacular
norm79 - Jan 6, 2008 4:23 pm
Various routesClimbed it from Sty Head and Beck Head. Done the climbers traverse, threaded the Needle. Classic mountain experiences...
J Fox - Jun 26, 2007 11:09 am Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007
From Honister PassMy wife, 8 month old son, and 10 year old dog all made it to the summit. We had a nice scramble up parts of the Northwest buttress and descended via Green Gable.
tphubbard - May 20, 2007 6:08 pm
In about 1994- have'nt been up it since, though I am hatching plans to do the Mosedale Horseshoe then Great Gable, Great End and the Scafells as a run.
Nanuls - Apr 27, 2007 8:37 am
Green Gable, Great Gable, Allen Crags and GlaramaraDid it in on my own in winter, superb views could see for miles
Jay Power - Nov 22, 2006 4:04 pm Date Climbed: Jun 8, 1978
from SeathwaiteI was a young lad then.
munroitis - Jan 29, 2006 3:54 pm
Route Climbed: Grey Crag, Green Gable & Great Gable. Date Climbed: 16th July 2000After going way over the top with a series of Ghyll scrambles I emerged onto the shoulder of Grey Crag totally soaked. From here a traverse over Green Gable was made and then a contoured path around the back of Great Gable was followed until we came across the rock playground. The scramble to the summit was a bit OTT and in hindsite I put myself into possitions I shouldn't have.
All in in all having returned home in one peice on a glorious day I couldn't complain.
Phillip Stasiw - Dec 9, 2005 10:21 am
Route Climbed: Scramble up a gully near the Needle Date Climbed: 30th November 2005A very nasty day in that visability was down to 100ft,rain and snow did not help, and carrying a rack and rope for a climb that never looked on due to conditions being bad when we left the car,ever the optimist we thought we had a 50/50 chance it would blow over,it didnt!!! Still,it's all about character building on days like that! fine area,better luck next time....
fdoctor - Jun 14, 2005 12:01 pm
Route Climbed: Sphinx Ridge Date Climbed: September 2002A great day out with an old friend not seen for about 20yrs. Considering he taught Alan Hinkes to climb I guess I've missed out a bit! Done lots of other routes over the years, some scambles from the Needle, others walks from Wasdale and Honistor pass.
mountainmanjohn - Jan 11, 2005 11:25 am
Route Climbed: Many Date Climbed: 1995Have been up via a few routes. Great mountain with fine views. The Sphynx and needle should get a visit, they add interest to the day.
John
Dan Bailey - Feb 10, 2004 2:06 pm
Route Climbed: napes needle Date Climbed: 1999Busy.